public beaches, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, information a…
(No. B/573) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in regard to public beaches, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, information as to the number of reported cases of assault having occurred thereat since January 2025 to date, indicating – (a) the Police Stations where same were reported; (b) the number thereof having occurred during weekends and public holidays, respectively, and (c) where matters stand as to the inquiries carried out thereinto, including the number of arrests effected in connection therewith, if any.
Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that since January 2025 to 19 June of this year, 14 cases of assault at 11 different public beaches have been reported at ten different police stations. I am tabling the details thereof. With regard to part (b) of the question, I am further informed that among the 14 cases reported, four occurred during weekends at Flic-en-Flac, Tombeau Bay, St Felix, and Baie du Cap Public Beaches, and two cases during public holidays at Mont Choisy, and Tombeau Bay, respectively. In two cases, nine suspects were arrested and provisionally charged for the offence of Assault with Premeditation. Inquiries in all the 14 cases are ongoing.
Yes!
Will the hon. Prime Minister consider getting some officers from the SMF and SSU at public beaches on weekends due to the number of assaults being occurred and the short number of Policemen?
Yes. In fact, this is being done during night time, especially. Both the Police presence, together with the SMF, SSU and local Police conduct road blocks, vehicle check points, and targeted alcohol and drug operations along the coastal roads.
Thank you. Yes, one more!
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Will the hon. Prime Minister consider having traffic management officers on the Flic-en-Flac Road, especially, as we have four to five hotels; having delays during the weekend, with a huge number of traffic coming from Flic-en-Flac to Palma, in direction to the airport.
That is a different question. It does not pertain to the question. But, yes, this is also being done.
Alright! So, now, hon. Babajee, your PQ to hon. Ministers! CONTRACT CAR LICENCES – CRITERIA, PROCESS & BENEFICIARIES